China Eastern flying to Cairns in February 2024

[Mattg]

This is unexpected: China Eastern will add a limited-time seasonal service between Shanghai and Cairns during February 2024. Operating 4x weekly with Airbus A330-200 aircraft.

China Eastern Adds Cairns Service in Feb 2024 — AeroRoutes

Published at 0600GMT 04DEC23 China Eastern during the month of February 2024 schedules limited time service on Shanghai Pu Dong – Cairns route, on board Airbus A330-200 aircraft. Initially the airline operates service on 01FEB24, followed by 4 weekly flights between 04FEB24 and 18FEB24. MU571 P

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[elanshin]

Interesting, possibly some tour group shenanigans coupled with QLD subsidies. Doesn't look like they can connect to a QF SYD / MEL flight with this inbound timing.
Possible with outbound I guess.

 

[AIRwin]

Doesn't look like they can connect to a QF SYD / MEL flight with this inbound timing.
Possible with outbound I guess.

Or rather the opposite?